Supply chain finance – good for banks and SMEs
The buyer-centric approach is making waves as a viable way for banks to facilitate more access to credit for SMEs in Asia and the Pacific.
Public sector support for private sector development – a Sri Lankan case study
Sri Lanka is an excellent example of how it makes good economic sense for the public sector to drive private sector development in Asia and the Pacific.
A global ID system that could revolutionize finance
GLEIF will be a critically important contribution to help realize many of the current developments in fintech, and to spur more growth in cross-border trade.
Blockchain pilots making waves in developing Asia
Peer-to-peer data sharing is being tested in Georgia, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Myanmar.
Trade finance helps Pacific business thrive
Trade finance loans help Pacific businesses address the region’s trade imbalance through exports.
Plugging Viet Nam's trade finance gap
Trade finance support can help the country achieve its goal of becoming an upper middle-income economy by 2030.
Using PPPs for next-generation urban infrastructure
What can city governments do to attract more private sector infrastructure investment? Here are 7 specific steps.
Partnership can deliver better infrastructure in PNG
ADB sees an important role for PPPs in developing PNG’s infrastructure and meeting its development goals.
How to turn blockchain fintech hype into reality
Blockchain fintech needs basic infrastructure to promote transparency and financial inclusion. Here are 3 ways this can be done.
Trade finance: A catalyst for foreign currency, growth in PNG
While not a panacea, more access to trade finance can be part of the solution to foreign currency shortages in Papua New Guinea.